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Tony Hillerman

American writer (1925-2008) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 83

Anthony Grove Hillerman was an American author of detective novels and nonfiction works, best known for his mystery novels featuring Navajo Nation Police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. Several of his works have been adapted for film and television, including the AMC series Dark Winds.

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2008Died26 October 20082001Agatha Award for Best Non-FictionAward1995Anthony AwardAward1991Nero AwardAwardThe Grand MasterAward1989Macavity AwardsAward1988Anthony Award for Best NovelAward1987Grand Prix de Littérature PolicièreAward1974Edgar AwardsAward1925Born27 May 1925

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Awards

Agatha Award for Best Non-Fiction2001
Anthony Award1995
Nero Award1991
The Grand Master1991
Macavity Awards1989
Anthony Award for Best Novel1988
Grand Prix de Littérature Policière1987
Edgar Awards1974
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Bronze Star Medal

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2008 · aged 83

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